PARTY WALL SERVICES
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WE ARE PARTY WALL SURVEYORS
Our Party Wall services are utilised by both private domestic customers and other commercial business (for example architectural firms). We can either; (1) act on behalf of the building owner; (2) act on behalf of the adjoining owner or; (3) act impartially on behalf of both parties. We can also carry out Schedule of Condition Reports as part of the Party Wall process or on their own as a stand-alone service. Click the links below to scroll down and read more about the ‘Party Wall etc Act 1996’. To enquire about using our Party Wall services please either call us on 01483 905 198 or send us a message.
PARTY WALL ETC ACT 1996
The ‘Party Wall etc Act 1996’ is an enforceable legal procedure designed to prevent / resolve Party Wall disputes (it is separate to Planning Permission and Building Regulations). It mainly covers works to party walls / fences / structures, excavations within 3/6 metres of neighbouring foundations and new walls to the line of junction. The building owner undertaking works under the Act must notify adjoining owners of their intentions before works commence, and the adjoining owners can agree or disagree. There is a mechanism for disputes.
HELPFUL LINKS
Work such as basement excavations, loft conversions, rear extensions and even inserting a flashing into a party wall are considered notifiable works under the Party Wall etc Act 1996. Click the links below to read more about the process.
